Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust, invites the Champlain Valley’s up-and-coming trailblazers and conservationists to connect with nature at a special event on July 24. CATS, founded in 2009, creates and maintains over 98 miles of trails, protects 992 acres of … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Invites Next Generation to Connect with Nature
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Champlain Area Trails Secures Permanent Trail Easement on the Art Farm Trail
In an exciting advancement for land preservation and outdoor recreation, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is proud to share a remarkable success story. Celebrating National Trails Day, June 1st, CATS announced the donation of a permanent trail easement for the Art Farm Trail near … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Secures Permanent Trail Easement on the Art Farm Trail
Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
On May 11th, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) marked its 11th Grand Hike, a tradition that began in 2014 and has since seen a steady increase in participation. This year, an impressive turnout of over 377 hikers, including families with young children, embarked on the 14-mile trek … [Read more...] about Record Turnout for Champlain Area Trails’ 11th Annual Grand Hike: A Celebration of Nature, Community, and Conservation
Special Piano Concert Returns to Essex Quarry Nature Preserve on June 29th
Ben Cosgrove's enchanting melodies will once again fill the air at the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Essex Quarry Nature Preserve. Scheduled for June 29th at 5 PM, this unique musical event is brought to life through a collaboration between CATS and Piano By Nature, promising an … [Read more...] about Special Piano Concert Returns to Essex Quarry Nature Preserve on June 29th
Champlain Area Trails Receives $100,000 Smart Growth Grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation
The Department of Environmental Conservation announced that it has awarded Champlain Area Trails (CATS) a $100,000 Smart Growth Grant. This grant underlines the department’s continued commitment to capital projects and community development initiatives that synergize … [Read more...] about Champlain Area Trails Receives $100,000 Smart Growth Grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation